Upper Section
Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies 2 - 1 JEF United Ichihara Chiba Ladies
(Attendance: 1,480)
On a very wet day in Saitama, Urawa again showed character in coming from behind to beat JEF United to boost their title hopes considerably. Sugasawa Yuika's twentieth goal of the season had given the visitors hope of an upset, as she punished Usui for sloppiness on the ball to race through on goal and beat Hirao with a fine shot into the roof of the net.
For the remainder of the game though, the visitors saw very few chances to score and they continued their pattern of conceding goals in the second half. First Kishikawa Natsuki equalised for Urawa from the spot for a handball offence, though JEF felt harshly done by as the ball had hit off the top of Sakuramoto's shoulder. Thirteen minutes later Urawa had the lead, Kato Chika scoring at the far post from a Kira cross, with neither Sakuramoto nor Wakabayashi Minori able to get close enough to cut the ball out.
Next up for Urawa is a significant challenge in the form of a visit to Okayama to take on their nearest rivals. A win would make them heavy favourites to win the league, a loss and once again the race is wide open. JEF United look to recover away to Niigata.
Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies:
Hirao Chika, Dozono Ayano, Norimatsu Ruka, Kohata Shiho, Usui Rie, Shibata Hanae, Naomoto Hikaru, Kishikawa Natsuki, Kato Chika, Kira Chinatsu, Goto Michi (capt)
Subs: Wada Naoko (Usui Rie, HT), Seike Kiko (Kira Chinatsu, 75 mins), Sakamoto Riho (Kato Chika, 85 mins)
Unused subs: Ikeda Sakiko, Saito Akane, Nagano Fuka, Otaki Ami
Scorers: Kishikawa Natsuki (55 mins, pen), Kato Chika (68 mins)
JEF United Ichihara Chiba Ladies:
Yamane Erina, Wakabayashi Minori, Sakuramoto Naoko (capt), Chino Shoko, Ueno Saki, Hosaka Nodoka, Setoguchi Kozue, Kawamura Mari, Fukasawa Risa, Ikadai Risa, Sugasawa Yuika
Subs: Anzai Yuka (Hosaka Nodoka, 60 mins), Tsurumi Ayaka (Setoguchi Kozue, 80 mins), Kamogawa Miho (Sugasawa Yuika, 85 mins)
Unused subs: Nemoto Mio, Oya Madoka, Matsuura Nagisa, Hanagiri Naomi
Scorers: Sugasawa Yuika (11 mins)
Booked: Ueno Saki
Nippon TV Beleza 1 - 2 Albirex Niigata Ladies
(Attendance: 960)
Niigata's first win of the Exciting Series dealt a critical blow to Beleza's hopes of a first league title since 2010, with just three games remaining.
The away side went ahead early in the game, Oishi Sayaka scoring in the sixth minute from Obara's long ball down the left, her third goal in what has been a quiet season this year. Shimada Chiaki equalised for Beleza seven minutes before half-time, with the Nittaidai graduate heading powerfully home from Hasegawa's cross.
On the balance of play Beleza will have felt they should have gone on to win the game, but it was Niigata who took all three points, with Yamazaki Marumi scoring on seventy-five minutes, fifteen minutes after replacing Oishi. It was another of Niigata's substitutes, Tiffany McCarty who did the damage though, taking a throw-in from Obara, turning well in the box and then crossing perfectly from the goal line to the waiting Yamazaki.
Beleza were unable to respond and are looking unlikely to be able to sufficiently recover to catch Urawa. They next meet INAC Kobe and a win is essential. Niigata host JEF United next week where a win is likely to give them a chance of ultimately finishing in at least the top four.
Nippon TV Beleza:
Soyama Kanako, Shimizu Risa, Iwashimizu Azusa (capt), Kinoshita Shiori, Ariyoshi Saori, Hara Natsuko, Sakaguchi Mizuho, Sumida Rin, Momiki Yuka, Hasegawa Yui, Shimada Chiaki
Subs: Kiryu Nanase (Shimada Chiaki, 57 mins), Kobayashi Yayoi (Sumida Rin, 72 mins)
Unused subs: Yamashita Ayaka, Doko Mayo, Kobayashi Miharu, Nakasato Yu, Tanaka Mina
Scorers: Shimada Chiaki (38 mins)
Albirex Niigata Ladies:
Ichitani Tomoko, Kojima Miku, Kitahara Kana, Yamamoto Arina, Obara Yuria, Takahashi Haruka, Saito Yuri, Sakaguchi Moeno, Kamionobe Megumi (capt), Saeki Aya, Oishi Sayaka
Subs: Yamazaki Marumi (Oishi Sayaka, 60 mins), Tiffany McCarty (Sakaguchi Moeno, 72 mins), Yamada Shoko (Saeki Aya, 84 mins)
Unused subs: Koganemaru Sachie, Sayama Momoko
Scorers: Oishi Sayaka (6 mins), Yamazaki Marumi (75 mins)
INAC Kobe Leonessa 1 - 1 Okayama Yunogo Belle
(Attendance: 3,709)
In poor weather conditions in Toyama, Okayama Yunogo Belle were hosted by INAC Kobe who cannot now retain the Nadeshiko League title. Belle are still very much in contention but needed to win this game to stay in touch with Urawa at the top. Their manager Terada Kaori was banned from this game, for arguing with the officials in Belle's previous match against JEF United.
INAC Kobe were extremely disappointing in their previous match, a no-score draw with Niigata, and it was expected that they would try to impress new manager Kumada Yoshinori, who recently left his post with the Myanmar women's side to take up this position. Nakajima Emi came back into the starting lineup after injury, and Michigami Ayaka made her first appearance this season after a significant time out, also due to injury.
Sawa Homare was one of the few players who showed any ambition against Niigata, and it was fitting that it was she who opened the scoring in the twelfth minute, left alone and heading in easily from Nakajima's ball into the box, with Belle appealing in vain for offside.
As the half wore on INAC continued to look the more dangerous side going forward, with Belle lacking in scoring opportunities, and with Miyama's deliveries from corner kicks uncharacteristically poor. However, she only needs one chance, and from distance she blasted home a free kick past Kaihori for the equaliser after twenty-seven minutes.
This goal gave Belle's attack more impetus, with Miyama's long cross-field balls stretching the INAC defence, which has looked poor all season. From another free kick in the thirty-fifth minute she shot just wide.
At the other end Kawasumi finally had a chance to shoot in the thirty-ninth minute but shot just wide of the right-hand post, and Fukumoto had to paw over a dangerous cross from Sawa moments later.
No changes were made at half-time. Belle had a chance from a corner kick and a few minutes later worked a good opening for Miyama but she shot over poorly. Belle continued to attack down the left through Nakano and down the right through Asano, with just half-chances the result, but they did look the more likely to take the lead.
INAC Kobe introduced Beverly Goebel-Yanez after sixty-two minutes, replacing Nakajima. Belle made a change of their own a minute later, the tall Fushiki coming on for Kuzuma, presumably to deal with Goebel-Yanez's height. Sawa had another chance from a header but it went just wide, though Belle will again have been concerned with how free she was left in the box.
The changes were coming rapidly, with INAC Kobe making the next, Michigami coming off to be replaced by Watanabe Ayaka. Takase had a shot knocked just wide as the game became more open, taking a pass from Kawasumi down the right, though two corners in succession came to nothing. Kawasumi herself had a shot from distance as she sought to catch Fukumoto off her line, though the Belle 'keeper was untroubled.
Fukumoto found herself in considerably more trouble after Kawasumi again released Takase for a rapsing shot which was just palmed over. Again the Belle defence was unable to stop Kawasumi's run or Takase's move into space.
With just under ten minutes remaining, a Miyama free kick into the ball was deflected with Nakano volleying just over from the loose ball. At this point INAC made their final change, a swap up front with Kyokawa coming off for Masuya. It was Takase who had the next good chance though, as she held off Takahashi to get off a shot with just went wide of the far post.
Arimachi had a rare chance to score at the other end, a burst of pace from Asano taking her clear of the INAC defence, though Arimachi knocked it wide of the near post.
The game ended 1-1, with the real winners being Urawa, who ended the weekend three points clear of Belle and five clear of Beleza. INAC Kobe have a chance to reorganise before the Cup starts, while Belle will do everything they can to beat Urawa next weekend in a game which could decide the title. INAC Kobe play Beleza.
INAC Kobe Leonessa:
Kaihori Ayumi, Kai Junko, Isokane Midori, Miyake Shiori, Minamiyama Chiaki, Nakajima Emi, Kyokawa Mai, Sawa Homare, Kawasumi Nahomi, Michigami Ayaka, Takase Megumi (capt)
Subs: Beverly Goebel-Yanez (Nakajima Emi, 62 mins), Watanabe Ayaka (Michigami Ayaka, 66 mins), Masuya Rika (Kyokawa Mai, 82 mins)
Unused subs: Takenaka Rei, Chelsea Stewart, Nakada Ayu, Ito Miki
Scorers: Sawa Homare (12 mins)
Okayama Yunogo Belle:
Fukumoto Miho (capt), Kado Yuka, Kitaura Miho, Mizushima Kumi, Takahashi Sachie, Kuzuma Riyo, Nakano Manami, Miyama Aya, Asano Miki, Arimachi Saori, Matsuoka Miki
Subs: Fushiki Kaho (Kuzuma Riyo, 64 mins)
Unused subs: Aoyagi Maririn, Taniguchi Kikumi, Kawano Saki, Nakada Maiko, Tanaka Mayu
Scorers: Miyama Aya (27 mins)
Monday, 3 November 2014
Challenge League Standings
Speranza FC Osaka Takatsuki have been promoted to Nadeshiko League Division One for the 2015 season. Congratulations to everyone at Speranza FC Osaka Takatsuki.
Nittaidai FC Ladies will play Iga FC Kunoichi in a two-legged play-off for the right to play in Nadeshiko League Division One in 2015.
Nittaidai FC Ladies will play Iga FC Kunoichi in a two-legged play-off for the right to play in Nadeshiko League Division One in 2015.
| Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | GF | GA | +/- | Points | ||
| 1 | Speranza FC Osaka Takatsuki | 22 | 16 | 5 | 1 | 53 | 16 | 37 | 53 |
| 2 | Nittaidai FC Ladies | 22 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 60 | 19 | 41 | 51 |
| 3 | Nojima Stella Kanagawa | 22 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 54 | 26 | 28 | 50 |
| 4 | AC Nagano Parceiro Ladies | 22 | 13 | 3 | 6 | 70 | 37 | 33 | 42 |
| 5 | AS Harima Albion | 22 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 26 | 16 | 10 | 41 |
| 6 | Sfida Setagaya FC | 22 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 45 | 30 | 15 | 38 |
| 7 | JFA Academy Fukushima | 22 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 42 | 31 | 11 | 36 |
| 8 | Tokiwagi Gakuen High School | 22 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 53 | 39 | 14 | 34 |
| 9 | Ehime FC Ladies | 22 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 41 | 39 | 2 | 27 |
| 10 | Ange Violet Hiroshima | 22 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 29 | 35 | -6 | 26 |
| 11 | Japan Soccer College Ladies | 22 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 25 | 42 | -17 | 23 |
| 12 | Fukuoka J. Anclas | 22 | 7 | 2 | 13 | 21 | 41 | -20 | 23 |
| 13 | Shizuoka Sangyo University | 22 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 27 | 47 | -20 | 21 |
| 14 | Cerezo Osaka Sakai Ladies | 22 | 5 | 3 | 14 | 34 | 55 | -21 | 18 |
| 15 | Bunnys Kyoto SC | 22 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 23 | 51 | -28 | 13 |
| 16 | Shimizu Daihachi Pleiades | 22 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 9 | 88 | -79 | 3 |
Challenge League Twenty-Second Round
Tokiwagi Gakuen High School 3 - 1 Sfida Setagaya FC
(Attendance: 200)
Tokiwagi Gakuen played some of their best football this season in their final league game, and their focus will now switch to the Inter-Highschool Championships, though for both sides the Empress' Cup comes first.
Fine play led to Kobayashi Rikako's opening goal after just seven minutes. The home side were 2-0 up by half-time, Kawasaki Saya scoring after a tremendous run from Kobayashi which started in the centre-circle.
Setagaya got back into the game when Kawashima Tamai scored her only goal of the season direct from a corner kick eight minutes into the second half, but Tokiwagi Gakuen responded with a goal of their own within two minutes, Kawasaki finishing off with a quick shot off a low right-sided cross from Shiraki Akari.
Tokiwagi Gakuen finish eighth but will drop down to the Challenge League. Setagaya finish sixth, thirteen points away from a promotion play-off. Next year the level will again be higher, and they will have to make significant progress if they are to challenge.
Tokiwagi Gakuen High School:
Ono Asuka, Fujino Suzuka, Matsukubo Akari, Genseki Kiyoka, Mitsuhashi Asuka, Nishikawa Ayaka (capt), Ichise Nana, Sugihara Haruna, Kobayashi Rikako, Shiraki Akari, Kawasaki Saya
Subs: Asari Iku (Genseki Kiyoka, 55 mins), Iwaki Ayano (Mitsuhashi Asuka, 65 mins), Sasaki Yukina (Iwaki Ayano, 88 mins)
Unused subs: Suzuki Aguri, Kadowaki Shihomi
Scorers: Kobayashi Rikako (7 mins), Kawasaki Saya (32, 55 mins)
Sfida Setagaya FC:
Ishino Himeka, Fukuhara Nao, Tanaka Marina, Tanaka Mariko, Sunoki Yurie, Usuda Haruka, Nagata Maya (capt), Mori Hitomi, Hasegawa Aoi, Shimojo Aya, Nagasaki Akane
Subs: Kawashima Tamai (Hasegawa Aoi, HT), Nagasawa Yume (Nagasaki Akane, HT), Kuwahara Yoshie (Nagata Maya, 70 mins)
Unused subs: Sakuragi Ayana, Hori Yoshie
Scorers: Kawashima Tamai (53 mins)
Booked: Shimojo Aya
Bunnys Kyoto SC 3 - 4 Ehime FC Ladies
(Attendance: 184)
Although already condemned to a relegation play-off, Bunnys Kyoto put up a good fight today but in the end contrived to throw away a two-goal lead to lose 4-3 to Ehime, who finish the season in ninth.
Sawada Yuka's goal on twenty-nine minutes was equalised by Ehime's top scorer Akune Mana three minutes later as the sides went in level.
Two goals for Bunnys in the first twenty minutes from Kushige Aoi put Bunnys into the unfamiliar position of being clear of the opposition, but Ehime came back strongly to beat the tiring Bunnys with a goal from Kushiyama Saki and two from Tagami Natsumi, both of whom had come on as substitutes.
Bunnys now face relegation from the league by way of a play-off for just the second time in twenty-four seasons, the first of which they won 26-0 on aggregate at the end of the 1997 season, while Ehime have a rest until the opening round of the Empress' Cup, where they play Hinomoto Gakuen High School.
Bunnys Kyoto SC:
Takagi Misa, Akamine Mizuki, Saito Hitomi (capt), Akiyama Ryo, Kawano Maaya, Shibuya Yumiko, Yamamoto Yumi, Matsuda Nozomi, Sawada Yuka, Oshima Sayuri, Kushige Aoi
Subs: Hanazaki Rena (Oshima Sayuri, 70 mins), Yamaguchi Yurie (Shibuya Yumiko, 89 mins)
Unused subs: Yamashita Yu, Fuchibe Mami, Masuda Kasumi
Scorers: Sawada Yuka (29 mins), Kushige Aoi (51, 65 mins)
Ehime FC Ladies:
Osako Hanako, Kamata Ran, Nishimura Nozomi, Nishigawa Sayumi (capt), Kawamura Akari, Watai Shiori, Yamashiro Miyuki, Kariya Maiko, Akune Mana, Oya Ayumi, Ogawa Manami
Subs: Haruyama Saori (Ogawa Manami, 30 mins), Iwamoto Yuka (Watai Shiori, HT), Tagami Natsumi (Oya Ayumi, HT), Kushiyama Saki (Kawamura Akari, 60 mins)
Unused subs: Ueno Yukiko
Scorers: Akune Mana (32 mins), Kushiyama Saki (70 mins), Tagami Natsumi (74, 90 mins)
Booked: Watai Shiori
Ange Violet Hiroshima 1 - 3 Nittaidai Football Club Ladies
(Attendance: 710)
Nittaidai leapt into second place and into the promotion play-off spot with a hard-won victory over Ange Violet in front of another good crowd in Hiroshima.
Maeda Risa scored her eleventh goal of the season after ten minutes off a through pass from Nagashima Hikari as the students lead at half-time, but the hosts drew level midway through the second half when Katsurama Fumina scored her third in two games.
With seven minutes remaining Nittaidai gambled and brought on their two most impressive strikers this season, Uemura Shoko and Hirata Hikari. In the final minute they took the lead, and own goal creeping in off a corner kick and with seconds remaining Uemura made sure with her side's third off a Kitano pass to move Nittaidai into second overnight.
If Nojima fail to win tomorrow, Nittaidai will have the chance to play for a place in the top division for the first time since the 1999 season. Hiroshima finished the season with the highest average attendance in the Challenge League of 779, and will be pleased to have made it to Division 2 in their first season.
Ange Violet Hiroshima:
Uetani Kumiko, Kitagawa Kana, Matsuda Ikumi, Takeda Yuki (capt), Konishi Natsuki, Katsurama Fumina, Ichikawa Sonoka, Yamagata Hisami, Mizuno Yuri, Saihara Mizuki, Enya Mari
Unused subs: Kameda Megumi, Yamashita Kurumi, Kinjo Nanae, Uozumi Arisa, Kuramoto Aya
Scorers: Katsurama Fumina (67 mins)
Nittaidai Football Club Ladies:
Inoue Nene, Matsunaga Saki, Nagashima Hikari (capt), Abe Rie, Oki Shiho, Uchida Misuzu, Yamamoto Hirona, Kitano Rie, Fuse Kanako, Maegami Eri, Maeda Risa
Subs: Ito Yukina (Yamamoto Hirona, 75 mins), Uemura Shoko (Maeda Risa, 83 mins), Hirata Hikari (Maegami Eri, 83 mins), Ishii Chiharu (Ito Yukina, 90+1 mins), Matsuda Kasumi (Inoue Nene, 90+3 mins)
Scorers: Maeda Risa (10 mins), Own Goal (90 mins), Uemura Shoko (90+2 mins)
Speranza FC Osaka Takatsuki 2 - 2 Nojima Stella Kanagawa Sagamihara
(Attendance: 718)
Nojima's dream of reaching the top division ended today as a spirited comeback against division champions Takatsuki came up just short. Takatsuki had raced into a two-goal lead after seventeen minutes, Tsuboi Ayako and Yoshimura Midori the scorers.
Nojima's captain Oyama Saki hasn't scored all season but popped up twice in the space of seven minutes to bring her side level with twenty-seven minutes still to play. Takatsuki went into a far more defensive formation and held on to deny Nojima who were naturally distraught at the final whistle.
Speranza FC Osaka Takatsuki:
Ono Maya, Tsuboi Ayako, Hatanaka Miyuka, Akiba Yumeko, Hirano Satoko, Yoshimura Midori, Torao Naomi (capt), Honda Saki, Narumiya Yui, Saito Toshiko, Hazuki Yuki
Subs: Shimamura Yuko (Saito Toshiko, 56 mins), Sato Kaede (Hatanaka Miyuka, 69 mins), Ishikawa Yuu (Honda Saki, 81 mins)
Unused subs: Yoshioka Haruka, Toyama Sayuri
Scorers: Tsuboi Ayako (2 mins), Yoshimura Midori (17 mins)
Nojima Stella Kanagawa Sagamihara:
Kobayashi Shiori, Goto Maika, Terada Reiko, Yoshida Ayaka, Nagasawa Madoka, Setoguchi Nana, Oyama Saki (capt), Omiya Reona, Inoue Yurie, Minamino Arisa, Kanai Nanae
Subs: Kawarazaki Nozomi (Inoue Yurie, 68 mins), Kinjo Airi (Goto Maika, 87 mins)
Unused subs: Nanjo Masayo, Sakamoto Juri, Saito Haruna
Scorers: Oyama Saki (57, 63 mins)
Cerezo Osaka Sakai Ladies 0 - 2 Fukuoka J. Anclas
(Attendance: 223)
Fukuoka J. Anclas have had an extremely poor season, but were delighted today to have taken all three points against the resurgent Cerezo Osaka Sakai team which means that they will play in Nadeshiko League Division 2 next season.
Kibi graduate Fukui Shihori scored only her second goal in Fukuoka colours to open the scoring after seventeen minutes, following a scramble in the box. Ten minutes from time Marugata Rie scored her fifth goal in three games to make certain. Indeed, they were Marugata's only five goals this season and they make her Fukuoka's top scorer this year.
Cerezo Osaka will be disappointed to have ended up in the Challenge League, but at the same time relieved that they need not face a relegation play-off. With their players gaining another year's experience, they will be expecting a good run next season.
Cerezo Osaka Sakai Ladies:
Fukunaga Erika, Maegawa Miki, Wakisaka Reina, Katsuoka Miyu, Morinaka Hina, Tanaka Mika, Hayashi Honoka, Nojima Sakura, Yakata Miyu, Nishida Meika (capt), Matsubara Shiho
Subs: Tamazakura Kotono (Yakata Miyu, HT), Fujiwara Nodoka (Maegawa Miki, 55 mins), Inoue Hina (Tanaka Mika, 57 mins)
Unused subs: Nishinaka Maho, Furusawa Rui
Fukuoka J. Anclas:
Kishi Hoshimi, Yanagita Shiori, Hanada Aiko (capt), Ito Chisa, Fujisawa Marin, Ukita Kotone, Doi Narumi, Doshita Misato, Fukui Shihori, Fujimoto Yuki, Marugata Rie
Subs: Iimura Ami (Fukui Shihori, 81 mins)
Unused subs: Shimada Megumi, Misawa Chihiro
Scorers: Fukui Shihori (17 mins), Marugata Rie (80 mins)
Booked: Iimura Ami
AS Harima Albion 0 - 0 Japan Soccer College Ladies
(Attendance: 508)
A disappointing scoreless draw, especially for the home side which dominated, has left the Japan Soccer College in eleventh, and safely in the new Division 2, with Harima dropping a place to fifth owing to Nagano's win over the Academy.
Along with Takatsuki, Harima conceded the fewest goals in the division and will be optimistic of a good showing next season also. The JSC will just be happy to have made it and will hope to avoid a struggle against relegation next year.
AS Harima Albion:
Kirihata Kotono, Kitagawa Wakana, Nishiyama Emi, Fujimoto Madoka (capt), Sakai Nozomi, Nakajima Chihiro, Okajima Eri, Koyano Yuu, Shirota Miki, Chiba Sonoko, Murakawa Saki
Subs: Saito Manami (Koyano Yuu, 59 mins)
Unused subs: Sugimoto Aoi, Egami Narumi, Hasatani Toko, Momii Mika
Booked: Nakajima Chihiro
Japan Soccer College Ladies:
Kawashima Kana, Otomo Chinatsu, Takahashi Sakura, Kusakari Ayako (capt), Sano Saki, Konno Hitomi, Sakaguchi Yuki, Kudo Asami, Ishibuchi Yuki, Matsumoto Hotaru, Horie Mitsuki
Subs: Nakashima Ayaka (Konno Hitomi, 89 mins), Toyota Yuri (Horie Mitsuki, 90+1 mins)
Unused subs: Hamada Momoka, Toriumi Mai
Shimizu Daihachi Pleiades 0 - 5 Shizuoka Sangyo University Iwata Bonita
(Attendance: 128)
Shizuoka Sangyo University went into this match still in with a shout of a Division 2 place but those hopes were dashed with Fukuoka's win over Cerezo Osaka. In the event, they were far too strong for neighbours Shimizu who ended the season having conceded an average of four goals per match.
Hirano Asami and Kanno Mie, Shizuoka's top scorers, both scored and ended the season with eight and six goals respectively, with Kanno netting twice in this game. Nishiyama Mei and Shiroshita Chinatsu on the other hand, both scored their only goals of the season on this, the final day.
Shizuoka Sangyo are unlikely to go far in the Empress' Cup and will largely focus on decent progress in the Inter-Collegiate Championships. Shimizu, the winners of seven consecutive Cup titles in the 80s, face a difficult task against Harima Albion in the first round. Before that, they face a relegation play-off and the odds are against them.
Shimizu Daihachi Pleiades:
Maruyama Kimi, Sato Kaede, Kobayashi Natsumi, Kawachi Erika, Hirukawa Mio, Matsuda Natsuki, Kanashiro Wakana (capt), Matsushita Norimi, Yamaki Kotomi, Miyagawa Tomoko, Miura Kyoko
Subs: Baba Sayumi (Matsuda Natsuki, HT), Taniguchi Emi (Kobayashi Natsumi, 56 mins)
Unused subs: Inoue Yurie, Oda Sayaka
Shizuoka Sangyo University Iwata Bonita:
Terada Ikumi, Shimamura Kumiko, Nakase Akane, Ogata Yurika, Takahata Airi, Kubota Mitsuki, Nishiyama Mei, Suzuki Rina, Kanno Mie, Kitaoka Chiaki, Hirano Asami (capt)
Subs: Shiroshita Chinatsu (Kitaoka Chiaki, 68 mins), Ishida Risa (Kubota Mitsuki, 80 mins)
Unused subs: Inukai Ayano, Miyazaki Kaoru, Kuchiki Hikaru
Scorers: Kanno Mie (10, 89 mins), Nishiyama Mei (56 mins), Hirano Asami (69 mins), Shiroshita Chinatsu (87 mins)
Booked: Kitaoka Chiaki
AC Nagano Parceiro Ladies 4 - 0 JFA Academy Fukushima
(Attendance: 128)
Nagano finished their season with a good four-goal win over the JFA Academy, with two of those coming from the league's top scorer, Yokoyama Kumi, and have ultimately finished fourth.
Yokoyama's lone goal in the first half was added to by Uchiyama Tomoyo just after half-time, with Yokoyama scoring again on seventy-seven minutes. Hamagaki Kana completed the scoring three minutes from time.
Yokoyama finished with thirty goals, and Nagano scored the most of any team - seventy - but conceded far too many and this will be the focus for Honda Midori in the off-season. The JFA Academy finished seventh but like Tokiwagi Gakuen, will drop down to the Challenge League.
AC Nagano Parceiro Ladies:
Ikegaya Natsumi, Tanaka Nami (capt), Oshima Nozomi, Kanefuda Anzu, Urasaki Yuka, Yoshida Aoi, Hamagaki Kana, Uchiyama Tomoyo, Kunisawa Shino, Yokoyama Kumi, Hashiura Satsuki
Unused subs: Unoki Mao, Ichikawa Manayuki, Makii Kasane, Uchiyama Tomoka, Nomoto Hanako
Scorers: Yokoyama Kumi (26, 77 mins), Uchiyama Tomoyo (47 mins), Hamagaki Kana (87 mins)
JFA Academy Fukushima:
Asano Natsumi, Moriya Miyabi, Hashinuma Maho, Kitagawa Hikaru, Morita Umi, Hirata Mai, Tachibana Yo, Mizutani Yuki (capt), Nakajo Yui, Okuma Rana, Ibaraki Mitsuba
Unused subs: Hirao Chika, Hannah Stambaugh, Takahashi Fuko, Ueda Yuriko
(Attendance: 200)
Tokiwagi Gakuen played some of their best football this season in their final league game, and their focus will now switch to the Inter-Highschool Championships, though for both sides the Empress' Cup comes first.
Fine play led to Kobayashi Rikako's opening goal after just seven minutes. The home side were 2-0 up by half-time, Kawasaki Saya scoring after a tremendous run from Kobayashi which started in the centre-circle.
Setagaya got back into the game when Kawashima Tamai scored her only goal of the season direct from a corner kick eight minutes into the second half, but Tokiwagi Gakuen responded with a goal of their own within two minutes, Kawasaki finishing off with a quick shot off a low right-sided cross from Shiraki Akari.
Tokiwagi Gakuen finish eighth but will drop down to the Challenge League. Setagaya finish sixth, thirteen points away from a promotion play-off. Next year the level will again be higher, and they will have to make significant progress if they are to challenge.
 |
| Shimojo Aya (#20) came in for Nagasawa Yume for Sfida Setagaya's visit to Miyagi |
 |
| Kobayashi Rikako powerfully burst through the Setagaya defence for the first goal. The U-17 World Cup winner ended the season as Tokiwagi Gakuen's top scorer with fourteen goals. |
 |
| Young goalkeeper Ishino Himeka punches away an inswinging corner kick |
 |
| Matsukubo Akari and her defensive companions were strong and determined in the tackle |
 |
| Kawasaki Saya scores the first of her two goals as Tokiwagi Gakuen took full control |
 |
| Kawashima Tamai scores her only goal of the season direct from a corner kick |
 |
| A scramble in the box. Mitsuhashi tries to poke the ball over under pressure from Sunoki... |
 |
| The ball comes loose, with Ishino desperately trying to reach for the ball... |
 |
| Fukuhara Nao, one of three Setagaya players who started every game, eventually gets the ball clear |
 |
| Shimojo Aya attempts to take on the Tokiwagi Gakuen defence |
 |
| Ono Asuka pulls off a sensational fingertip save to deny Shimojo and again save Tokiwagi Gakuen. |
Tokiwagi Gakuen High School:
Ono Asuka, Fujino Suzuka, Matsukubo Akari, Genseki Kiyoka, Mitsuhashi Asuka, Nishikawa Ayaka (capt), Ichise Nana, Sugihara Haruna, Kobayashi Rikako, Shiraki Akari, Kawasaki Saya
Subs: Asari Iku (Genseki Kiyoka, 55 mins), Iwaki Ayano (Mitsuhashi Asuka, 65 mins), Sasaki Yukina (Iwaki Ayano, 88 mins)
Unused subs: Suzuki Aguri, Kadowaki Shihomi
Scorers: Kobayashi Rikako (7 mins), Kawasaki Saya (32, 55 mins)
Sfida Setagaya FC:
Ishino Himeka, Fukuhara Nao, Tanaka Marina, Tanaka Mariko, Sunoki Yurie, Usuda Haruka, Nagata Maya (capt), Mori Hitomi, Hasegawa Aoi, Shimojo Aya, Nagasaki Akane
Subs: Kawashima Tamai (Hasegawa Aoi, HT), Nagasawa Yume (Nagasaki Akane, HT), Kuwahara Yoshie (Nagata Maya, 70 mins)
Unused subs: Sakuragi Ayana, Hori Yoshie
Scorers: Kawashima Tamai (53 mins)
Booked: Shimojo Aya
Bunnys Kyoto SC 3 - 4 Ehime FC Ladies
(Attendance: 184)
Although already condemned to a relegation play-off, Bunnys Kyoto put up a good fight today but in the end contrived to throw away a two-goal lead to lose 4-3 to Ehime, who finish the season in ninth.
Sawada Yuka's goal on twenty-nine minutes was equalised by Ehime's top scorer Akune Mana three minutes later as the sides went in level.
Two goals for Bunnys in the first twenty minutes from Kushige Aoi put Bunnys into the unfamiliar position of being clear of the opposition, but Ehime came back strongly to beat the tiring Bunnys with a goal from Kushiyama Saki and two from Tagami Natsumi, both of whom had come on as substitutes.
Bunnys now face relegation from the league by way of a play-off for just the second time in twenty-four seasons, the first of which they won 26-0 on aggregate at the end of the 1997 season, while Ehime have a rest until the opening round of the Empress' Cup, where they play Hinomoto Gakuen High School.
Bunnys Kyoto SC:
Takagi Misa, Akamine Mizuki, Saito Hitomi (capt), Akiyama Ryo, Kawano Maaya, Shibuya Yumiko, Yamamoto Yumi, Matsuda Nozomi, Sawada Yuka, Oshima Sayuri, Kushige Aoi
Subs: Hanazaki Rena (Oshima Sayuri, 70 mins), Yamaguchi Yurie (Shibuya Yumiko, 89 mins)
Unused subs: Yamashita Yu, Fuchibe Mami, Masuda Kasumi
Scorers: Sawada Yuka (29 mins), Kushige Aoi (51, 65 mins)
Ehime FC Ladies:
Osako Hanako, Kamata Ran, Nishimura Nozomi, Nishigawa Sayumi (capt), Kawamura Akari, Watai Shiori, Yamashiro Miyuki, Kariya Maiko, Akune Mana, Oya Ayumi, Ogawa Manami
Subs: Haruyama Saori (Ogawa Manami, 30 mins), Iwamoto Yuka (Watai Shiori, HT), Tagami Natsumi (Oya Ayumi, HT), Kushiyama Saki (Kawamura Akari, 60 mins)
Unused subs: Ueno Yukiko
Scorers: Akune Mana (32 mins), Kushiyama Saki (70 mins), Tagami Natsumi (74, 90 mins)
Booked: Watai Shiori
Ange Violet Hiroshima 1 - 3 Nittaidai Football Club Ladies
(Attendance: 710)
Nittaidai leapt into second place and into the promotion play-off spot with a hard-won victory over Ange Violet in front of another good crowd in Hiroshima.
Maeda Risa scored her eleventh goal of the season after ten minutes off a through pass from Nagashima Hikari as the students lead at half-time, but the hosts drew level midway through the second half when Katsurama Fumina scored her third in two games.
With seven minutes remaining Nittaidai gambled and brought on their two most impressive strikers this season, Uemura Shoko and Hirata Hikari. In the final minute they took the lead, and own goal creeping in off a corner kick and with seconds remaining Uemura made sure with her side's third off a Kitano pass to move Nittaidai into second overnight.
If Nojima fail to win tomorrow, Nittaidai will have the chance to play for a place in the top division for the first time since the 1999 season. Hiroshima finished the season with the highest average attendance in the Challenge League of 779, and will be pleased to have made it to Division 2 in their first season.
Ange Violet Hiroshima:
Uetani Kumiko, Kitagawa Kana, Matsuda Ikumi, Takeda Yuki (capt), Konishi Natsuki, Katsurama Fumina, Ichikawa Sonoka, Yamagata Hisami, Mizuno Yuri, Saihara Mizuki, Enya Mari
Unused subs: Kameda Megumi, Yamashita Kurumi, Kinjo Nanae, Uozumi Arisa, Kuramoto Aya
Scorers: Katsurama Fumina (67 mins)
Nittaidai Football Club Ladies:
Inoue Nene, Matsunaga Saki, Nagashima Hikari (capt), Abe Rie, Oki Shiho, Uchida Misuzu, Yamamoto Hirona, Kitano Rie, Fuse Kanako, Maegami Eri, Maeda Risa
Subs: Ito Yukina (Yamamoto Hirona, 75 mins), Uemura Shoko (Maeda Risa, 83 mins), Hirata Hikari (Maegami Eri, 83 mins), Ishii Chiharu (Ito Yukina, 90+1 mins), Matsuda Kasumi (Inoue Nene, 90+3 mins)
Scorers: Maeda Risa (10 mins), Own Goal (90 mins), Uemura Shoko (90+2 mins)
Speranza FC Osaka Takatsuki 2 - 2 Nojima Stella Kanagawa Sagamihara
(Attendance: 718)
Nojima's dream of reaching the top division ended today as a spirited comeback against division champions Takatsuki came up just short. Takatsuki had raced into a two-goal lead after seventeen minutes, Tsuboi Ayako and Yoshimura Midori the scorers.
Nojima's captain Oyama Saki hasn't scored all season but popped up twice in the space of seven minutes to bring her side level with twenty-seven minutes still to play. Takatsuki went into a far more defensive formation and held on to deny Nojima who were naturally distraught at the final whistle.
Speranza FC Osaka Takatsuki:
Ono Maya, Tsuboi Ayako, Hatanaka Miyuka, Akiba Yumeko, Hirano Satoko, Yoshimura Midori, Torao Naomi (capt), Honda Saki, Narumiya Yui, Saito Toshiko, Hazuki Yuki
Subs: Shimamura Yuko (Saito Toshiko, 56 mins), Sato Kaede (Hatanaka Miyuka, 69 mins), Ishikawa Yuu (Honda Saki, 81 mins)
Unused subs: Yoshioka Haruka, Toyama Sayuri
Scorers: Tsuboi Ayako (2 mins), Yoshimura Midori (17 mins)
Nojima Stella Kanagawa Sagamihara:
Kobayashi Shiori, Goto Maika, Terada Reiko, Yoshida Ayaka, Nagasawa Madoka, Setoguchi Nana, Oyama Saki (capt), Omiya Reona, Inoue Yurie, Minamino Arisa, Kanai Nanae
Subs: Kawarazaki Nozomi (Inoue Yurie, 68 mins), Kinjo Airi (Goto Maika, 87 mins)
Unused subs: Nanjo Masayo, Sakamoto Juri, Saito Haruna
Scorers: Oyama Saki (57, 63 mins)
Cerezo Osaka Sakai Ladies 0 - 2 Fukuoka J. Anclas
(Attendance: 223)
Fukuoka J. Anclas have had an extremely poor season, but were delighted today to have taken all three points against the resurgent Cerezo Osaka Sakai team which means that they will play in Nadeshiko League Division 2 next season.
Kibi graduate Fukui Shihori scored only her second goal in Fukuoka colours to open the scoring after seventeen minutes, following a scramble in the box. Ten minutes from time Marugata Rie scored her fifth goal in three games to make certain. Indeed, they were Marugata's only five goals this season and they make her Fukuoka's top scorer this year.
Cerezo Osaka will be disappointed to have ended up in the Challenge League, but at the same time relieved that they need not face a relegation play-off. With their players gaining another year's experience, they will be expecting a good run next season.
Cerezo Osaka Sakai Ladies:
Fukunaga Erika, Maegawa Miki, Wakisaka Reina, Katsuoka Miyu, Morinaka Hina, Tanaka Mika, Hayashi Honoka, Nojima Sakura, Yakata Miyu, Nishida Meika (capt), Matsubara Shiho
Subs: Tamazakura Kotono (Yakata Miyu, HT), Fujiwara Nodoka (Maegawa Miki, 55 mins), Inoue Hina (Tanaka Mika, 57 mins)
Unused subs: Nishinaka Maho, Furusawa Rui
Fukuoka J. Anclas:
Kishi Hoshimi, Yanagita Shiori, Hanada Aiko (capt), Ito Chisa, Fujisawa Marin, Ukita Kotone, Doi Narumi, Doshita Misato, Fukui Shihori, Fujimoto Yuki, Marugata Rie
Subs: Iimura Ami (Fukui Shihori, 81 mins)
Unused subs: Shimada Megumi, Misawa Chihiro
Scorers: Fukui Shihori (17 mins), Marugata Rie (80 mins)
Booked: Iimura Ami
AS Harima Albion 0 - 0 Japan Soccer College Ladies
(Attendance: 508)
A disappointing scoreless draw, especially for the home side which dominated, has left the Japan Soccer College in eleventh, and safely in the new Division 2, with Harima dropping a place to fifth owing to Nagano's win over the Academy.
Along with Takatsuki, Harima conceded the fewest goals in the division and will be optimistic of a good showing next season also. The JSC will just be happy to have made it and will hope to avoid a struggle against relegation next year.
AS Harima Albion:
Kirihata Kotono, Kitagawa Wakana, Nishiyama Emi, Fujimoto Madoka (capt), Sakai Nozomi, Nakajima Chihiro, Okajima Eri, Koyano Yuu, Shirota Miki, Chiba Sonoko, Murakawa Saki
Subs: Saito Manami (Koyano Yuu, 59 mins)
Unused subs: Sugimoto Aoi, Egami Narumi, Hasatani Toko, Momii Mika
Booked: Nakajima Chihiro
Japan Soccer College Ladies:
Kawashima Kana, Otomo Chinatsu, Takahashi Sakura, Kusakari Ayako (capt), Sano Saki, Konno Hitomi, Sakaguchi Yuki, Kudo Asami, Ishibuchi Yuki, Matsumoto Hotaru, Horie Mitsuki
Subs: Nakashima Ayaka (Konno Hitomi, 89 mins), Toyota Yuri (Horie Mitsuki, 90+1 mins)
Unused subs: Hamada Momoka, Toriumi Mai
Shimizu Daihachi Pleiades 0 - 5 Shizuoka Sangyo University Iwata Bonita
(Attendance: 128)
Shizuoka Sangyo University went into this match still in with a shout of a Division 2 place but those hopes were dashed with Fukuoka's win over Cerezo Osaka. In the event, they were far too strong for neighbours Shimizu who ended the season having conceded an average of four goals per match.
Hirano Asami and Kanno Mie, Shizuoka's top scorers, both scored and ended the season with eight and six goals respectively, with Kanno netting twice in this game. Nishiyama Mei and Shiroshita Chinatsu on the other hand, both scored their only goals of the season on this, the final day.
Shizuoka Sangyo are unlikely to go far in the Empress' Cup and will largely focus on decent progress in the Inter-Collegiate Championships. Shimizu, the winners of seven consecutive Cup titles in the 80s, face a difficult task against Harima Albion in the first round. Before that, they face a relegation play-off and the odds are against them.
Shimizu Daihachi Pleiades:
Maruyama Kimi, Sato Kaede, Kobayashi Natsumi, Kawachi Erika, Hirukawa Mio, Matsuda Natsuki, Kanashiro Wakana (capt), Matsushita Norimi, Yamaki Kotomi, Miyagawa Tomoko, Miura Kyoko
Subs: Baba Sayumi (Matsuda Natsuki, HT), Taniguchi Emi (Kobayashi Natsumi, 56 mins)
Unused subs: Inoue Yurie, Oda Sayaka
Shizuoka Sangyo University Iwata Bonita:
Terada Ikumi, Shimamura Kumiko, Nakase Akane, Ogata Yurika, Takahata Airi, Kubota Mitsuki, Nishiyama Mei, Suzuki Rina, Kanno Mie, Kitaoka Chiaki, Hirano Asami (capt)
Subs: Shiroshita Chinatsu (Kitaoka Chiaki, 68 mins), Ishida Risa (Kubota Mitsuki, 80 mins)
Unused subs: Inukai Ayano, Miyazaki Kaoru, Kuchiki Hikaru
Scorers: Kanno Mie (10, 89 mins), Nishiyama Mei (56 mins), Hirano Asami (69 mins), Shiroshita Chinatsu (87 mins)
Booked: Kitaoka Chiaki
AC Nagano Parceiro Ladies 4 - 0 JFA Academy Fukushima
(Attendance: 128)
Nagano finished their season with a good four-goal win over the JFA Academy, with two of those coming from the league's top scorer, Yokoyama Kumi, and have ultimately finished fourth.
Yokoyama's lone goal in the first half was added to by Uchiyama Tomoyo just after half-time, with Yokoyama scoring again on seventy-seven minutes. Hamagaki Kana completed the scoring three minutes from time.
Yokoyama finished with thirty goals, and Nagano scored the most of any team - seventy - but conceded far too many and this will be the focus for Honda Midori in the off-season. The JFA Academy finished seventh but like Tokiwagi Gakuen, will drop down to the Challenge League.
AC Nagano Parceiro Ladies:
Ikegaya Natsumi, Tanaka Nami (capt), Oshima Nozomi, Kanefuda Anzu, Urasaki Yuka, Yoshida Aoi, Hamagaki Kana, Uchiyama Tomoyo, Kunisawa Shino, Yokoyama Kumi, Hashiura Satsuki
Unused subs: Unoki Mao, Ichikawa Manayuki, Makii Kasane, Uchiyama Tomoka, Nomoto Hanako
Scorers: Yokoyama Kumi (26, 77 mins), Uchiyama Tomoyo (47 mins), Hamagaki Kana (87 mins)
JFA Academy Fukushima:
Asano Natsumi, Moriya Miyabi, Hashinuma Maho, Kitagawa Hikaru, Morita Umi, Hirata Mai, Tachibana Yo, Mizutani Yuki (capt), Nakajo Yui, Okuma Rana, Ibaraki Mitsuba
Unused subs: Hirao Chika, Hannah Stambaugh, Takahashi Fuko, Ueda Yuriko
Sunday, 2 November 2014
Challenge League Promotion Play-offs Day Two
Yamato Sylphid have been promoted to the Challenge League for the 2015 season. Congratulations to everyone at Yamato Sylphid.
Norddea Hokkaido 2 - 1 Tsukuba FC Ladies
(Attendance: 198)
Norddea Hokkaido:
Watanabe Azusa, Kikuchi Yumeka, Minato Akiho, Kannari Miki, Arita Hitoe (capt), Suzuki Wako, Mori Misato, Watanabe Mayuko, Sannokawa Yuuri, Narumi Wakana, Yamazaki Yuuna
Subs: Kikuchi Ayuka (Suzuki Wako, 29 mins), Takahashi Mizuki (Narumi Wakana, 85 mins), Hashimoto Eri (Kikuchi Yumeka, 90 mins)
Unused subs: Takahashi Rina, Ebiko Mio
Scorers: Narumi Wakana (9 mins), Yamazaki Yuuna (10 mins)
Tsukuba FC Ladies:
Kunika Shoko, Shibata Emi, Sugahara Haruka, Aoki Risa (capt), Kawasaki Shiori, Ina Chijiru, Mochida Haruka, Fujii Shiho, Nakamura Fuyuki, Kamei Yumi, Shibata Kanaho
Subs: Hirano Kiyomi (Nakamura Fuyuki, 60 mins)
Unused subs: Murakami Rumika, Handa Tomomi, Ito Yuuki, Asao Yusa
Scorers: Kamei Yumi (86 mins)
Booked: Sugahara Haruka
Yokohama FC Seagulls 4 - 0 Niigata University of Health and Welfare
(Attendance: 198)
Yokohama FC Seagulls:
Deguchi Haruna, Imai Sayuri, Tanaka Keiko (capt), Miyashita Nanami, Muta Kaori, Sato Nagisa, Nakai Miku, Yamamoto Emi, Tanaka Yui, Toyoda Nayuha, Ishihara Ami
Subs: Yoshida Mizuki (Tanaka Yui, HT), Ito Minako (Muta Kaori, HT), Saito Asami (Sato Nagisa, 70 mins), Tsukamoto Mai (Ishihara Ami, 76 mins)
Unused subs: Asari Maya
Scorers: Toyoda Nayuha (22, 50 mins), Saito Asami (80 mins), Ito Minako (84 mins)
Niigata University of Health and Welfare:
Kotaka Eri, Meguro Marina, Kikuchi Yuuka, Nagasawa Natsuki, Tsunemasu Tomomi, Takahashi Mako, Yamazato Arisu, Sekine Ayumi, Matsumoto Sonoka, Takahashi Miyuki (capt), Yamatani Sachi
Subs: Fukasawa Miki (Takahashi Mako, 65 mins)
Unused subs: Sato Chinami, Ogawa Mai, Imai Yui, Yoshinaga Yuuki
NGU Nagoya FC Ladies 1 - 3 Yamato Sylphid
(Attendance: 129)
NGU Nagoya FC Ladies:
Hayashi Sayaka, Ogawa Yui (capt), Terada Mayu, Oshima Kaho, Fujimura Saki, Horie Tomoko, Koike Ayano, Sasaki Shiori, Shibayama Fumina, Usui Rika, Kuwata Chisa
Subs: Kato Ayaka (Usui Rika, 40 mins), Ota Akari (Koike Ayano, 81 mins), Kuroyanagi Miyu (Kato Ayaka, 90 mins)
Unused subs: Demizu Hiyori, Takagi Kaori
Scorers: Kato Ayaka (58 mins)
Booked: Kuwata Chisa, Sasaki Shiori
Yamato Sylphid:
Onodera Shiho, Nabeshima Reika, Shikata Nao, Toume Miyuki (capt), Asai Kie, Yamamoto Rina, Tagawa Hazuki, Naito Yuka, Kobayashi Aki, Nishiyama Haruka, Ando Hikari
Subs: Kawai Akiko (Nabeshima Reika, HT), Onishi Rio (Kobayashi Aki, HT), Otomo Akino (Yamamoto Rina, 78 mins), Shigaura Rena (Ando Hikari, 86 mins)
Unused subs: Nakazawa Yui
Scorers: Naito Yuka (11 mins), Yamamoto Rina (18 mins), Onishi Rio (69 mins)
Booked: Yamamoto Rina, Otomo Akino
Norddea Hokkaido 2 - 1 Tsukuba FC Ladies
(Attendance: 198)
Norddea Hokkaido:
Watanabe Azusa, Kikuchi Yumeka, Minato Akiho, Kannari Miki, Arita Hitoe (capt), Suzuki Wako, Mori Misato, Watanabe Mayuko, Sannokawa Yuuri, Narumi Wakana, Yamazaki Yuuna
Subs: Kikuchi Ayuka (Suzuki Wako, 29 mins), Takahashi Mizuki (Narumi Wakana, 85 mins), Hashimoto Eri (Kikuchi Yumeka, 90 mins)
Unused subs: Takahashi Rina, Ebiko Mio
Scorers: Narumi Wakana (9 mins), Yamazaki Yuuna (10 mins)
Tsukuba FC Ladies:
Kunika Shoko, Shibata Emi, Sugahara Haruka, Aoki Risa (capt), Kawasaki Shiori, Ina Chijiru, Mochida Haruka, Fujii Shiho, Nakamura Fuyuki, Kamei Yumi, Shibata Kanaho
Subs: Hirano Kiyomi (Nakamura Fuyuki, 60 mins)
Unused subs: Murakami Rumika, Handa Tomomi, Ito Yuuki, Asao Yusa
Scorers: Kamei Yumi (86 mins)
Booked: Sugahara Haruka
Yokohama FC Seagulls 4 - 0 Niigata University of Health and Welfare
(Attendance: 198)
Yokohama FC Seagulls:
Deguchi Haruna, Imai Sayuri, Tanaka Keiko (capt), Miyashita Nanami, Muta Kaori, Sato Nagisa, Nakai Miku, Yamamoto Emi, Tanaka Yui, Toyoda Nayuha, Ishihara Ami
Subs: Yoshida Mizuki (Tanaka Yui, HT), Ito Minako (Muta Kaori, HT), Saito Asami (Sato Nagisa, 70 mins), Tsukamoto Mai (Ishihara Ami, 76 mins)
Unused subs: Asari Maya
Scorers: Toyoda Nayuha (22, 50 mins), Saito Asami (80 mins), Ito Minako (84 mins)
Niigata University of Health and Welfare:
Kotaka Eri, Meguro Marina, Kikuchi Yuuka, Nagasawa Natsuki, Tsunemasu Tomomi, Takahashi Mako, Yamazato Arisu, Sekine Ayumi, Matsumoto Sonoka, Takahashi Miyuki (capt), Yamatani Sachi
Subs: Fukasawa Miki (Takahashi Mako, 65 mins)
Unused subs: Sato Chinami, Ogawa Mai, Imai Yui, Yoshinaga Yuuki
NGU Nagoya FC Ladies 1 - 3 Yamato Sylphid
(Attendance: 129)
NGU Nagoya FC Ladies:
Hayashi Sayaka, Ogawa Yui (capt), Terada Mayu, Oshima Kaho, Fujimura Saki, Horie Tomoko, Koike Ayano, Sasaki Shiori, Shibayama Fumina, Usui Rika, Kuwata Chisa
Subs: Kato Ayaka (Usui Rika, 40 mins), Ota Akari (Koike Ayano, 81 mins), Kuroyanagi Miyu (Kato Ayaka, 90 mins)
Unused subs: Demizu Hiyori, Takagi Kaori
Scorers: Kato Ayaka (58 mins)
Booked: Kuwata Chisa, Sasaki Shiori
Yamato Sylphid:
Onodera Shiho, Nabeshima Reika, Shikata Nao, Toume Miyuki (capt), Asai Kie, Yamamoto Rina, Tagawa Hazuki, Naito Yuka, Kobayashi Aki, Nishiyama Haruka, Ando Hikari
Subs: Kawai Akiko (Nabeshima Reika, HT), Onishi Rio (Kobayashi Aki, HT), Otomo Akino (Yamamoto Rina, 78 mins), Shigaura Rena (Ando Hikari, 86 mins)
Unused subs: Nakazawa Yui
Scorers: Naito Yuka (11 mins), Yamamoto Rina (18 mins), Onishi Rio (69 mins)
Booked: Yamamoto Rina, Otomo Akino
All-Japan Women's Inter-Collegiate Championships 2014 - Latest Results & Standings
Kanto - First Division
| Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | GF | GA | +/- | Points | ||
| 1 | Nippon Sport Science University | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 19 | 27 |
| 2 | Waseda University | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 30 | 5 | 25 | 24 |
| 3 | Kanto Gakuen University | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 18 | 15 | 3 | 15 |
| 4 | Musashigaoka College | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 18 | 15 | 3 | 14 |
| 5 | Kokushikan University | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 22 | -10 | 10 |
| 6 | University of Tsukuba | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 16 | -4 | 9 |
| 7 | Tokyo International University | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 8 |
| 8 | Kanagawa University | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 18 | -8 | 8 |
| 9 | Daito Bunka University | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 28 | -21 | 7 |
| 10 | Shobi University | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 16 | -7 | 5 |
November 2nd:
Waseda University 0 - 1 Nippon Sport Science University
Kanto Gakuen University 2 - 0 Musashigaoka College
Shobi University 2 - 2 University of Tsukuba
Tokyo International University 1 - 0 Kanagawa University
Daito Bunka University 0 - 3 Kokushikan University
Nippon Sport Science University, Waseda University, Kanto Gakuen University, Musashigaoka College, Kokushikan University and the University of Tsukuba have all qualified for the national tournament.
Kanto - Second Division
| Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | GF | GA | +/- | Points | ||
| 1 | Keio University | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 58 | 2 | 56 | 23 |
| 2 | Juntendo University | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 47 | 4 | 43 | 23 |
| 3 | Toyo University | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 49 | 6 | 43 | 21 |
| 4 | Tokai University | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 17 |
| 5 | University of Yamanashi | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 49 | 8 | 41 | 14 |
| 6 | Teikyo Heisei University | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 18 | -8 | 12 |
| 7 | Tokyo Women's College of P.E. | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 17 | 25 | -8 | 9 |
| 8 | Japan Women's College of P.E. | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 18 | -9 | 6 |
| 9 | Bunkyo University | 9 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 7 | 67 | -60 | 3 |
| 10 | Tokyo University of I.S. | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 106 | -105 | 0 |
The full names of each of the abbreviated universities' names are as follows:
Tokyo University of I.S. is the Tokyo University of Information Sciences
Tokyo Women's College of P.E. is the Tokyo Women's College of Physical Education
Japan Women's College of P.E. is the Japan Women's College of Physical Education
November 2nd:
Tokyo University of Information Sciences 0 - 8 Tokyo Women's College of Physical Education
Juntendo University 0 - 0 Keio University
University of Yamanashi 0 - 3 Toyo University
Japan Women's College of Physical Education 0 - 1 Tokai University
Teikyo Heisei University 4 - 0 Bunkyo University
Kanto - Third Division
| Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | GF | GA | +/- | Points | ||
| 1 | Yamanashi Gakuin University | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 68 | 3 | 65 | 21 |
| 2 | Jumonji University | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 7 | 30 | 21 |
| 3 | Chiba University | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 31 | 15 | 16 | 18 |
| 4 | Tokyo Gakugei University | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 9 | 7 | 16 |
| 5 | University of Tokyo | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 18 | -7 | 13 |
| 6 | Teikyo University | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 17 | 21 | -4 | 10 |
| 7 | Saitama University | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 20 | 33 | -13 | 9 |
| 8 | Tokyo University of F.S. | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 25 | -17 | 8 |
| 9 | Seijo University | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 37 | -32 | 1 |
| 10 | Ibaraki University | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 46 | -45 | 0 |
Tokyo University of F.S. is the Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
November 2nd:
Chiba University 2 - 5 Jumonji University
Teikyo University 6 - 1 Seijo University
Saitama University 7 - 0 Ibaraki University
Yamanashi Gakuin University 6 - 0 University of Tokyo
Tokyo Gakugei University 0 - 1 Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
Kansai - First Division
| Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | GF | GA | +/- | Points | ||
| 1 | Himeji Dokkyo University | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 27 | 4 | 23 | 19 |
| 2 | Osaka University of H.S.S. | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 34 | 3 | 31 | 17 |
| 3 | Mukogawa Women's University | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 23 | 10 | 13 | 13 |
| 4 | Osaka International University | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 10 | -1 | 11 |
| 5 | Kobe Shinwa Women's University | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 19 | -8 | 9 |
| 6 | Himeji Hinomoto College | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 15 | -11 | 4 |
| 7 | Kansai University | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 23 | -19 | 4 |
| 8 | Seisen University | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 31 | -28 | 3 |
Osaka University of H.S.S. is the Osaka University of Health and Sport Sciences
November 2nd:
Osaka University of Health and Sport Sciences 5 - 2 Mukogawa Women's University
Himeji Dokkyo University 6 - 1 Osaka International University
Kobe Shinwa Women's University 5 - 2 Seisen University
Himeji Hinomoto College 1 - 1 Kansai University
Kansai - Second Division Play-offs
November 1st/2nd:
First-Place Ranking Match:
Otemon Gakuin University 1 - 1 Kwansei Gakuin University
Otemon Gakuin University win 5-4 on penalties
Osaka Kyoiku University 0 - 1 Kyoto Bunkyo University
Biwako Seikei Sport College 3 - 1 Ritsumeikan University
Kobe Women's University 2 - 0 Kyoto University of Education
Otemon Gakuin University have been promoted to Division One for the 2015 Spring League.
Final Rankings in the Second Division:
| 1 | Otemon Gakuin University |
| 2 | Kwansei Gakuin University |
| 3 | Kyoto Bunkyo University |
| 4 | Osaka Kyoiku University |
| 5 | Biwako Seikei Sport College |
| 6 | Ritsumeikan University |
| 7 | Kobe Women's University |
| 8 | Kyoto University of Education |
| 9 | Hyogo University of Teacher Education |
Tokai
| Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | GF | GA | +/- | Points | ||
| 1 | Shigakkan University | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 43 | 0 | 43 | 9 |
| 2 | Aichi Toho University | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 32 | 9 |
| 3 | Shizuoka Sangyo University | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 47 | 0 | 47 | 6 |
| 4 | Chukyo University | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 7 | 9 | 3 |
| 5 | Nagoya Gakuin University | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 36 | -32 | 3 |
| 6 | Chubu Gakuin University | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 99 | -99 | 0 |
November 1st:
Aichi Toho University 9 - 0 Nagoya Gakuin University
Chukyo University 15 - 0 Chubu Gakuin University
Kyushu
November 1st:
Fukuoka University 2 - 0 Kumamoto Gakuen University
Kyushu Kyoritsu University 5 - 1 Saga University
Final Match:
Fukuoka University 1 - 1 Kyushu Kyoritsu University
Kyushu Kyoritsu University win 5-4 on penalties
Kyushu Kyoritsu University and Fukuoka University qualify for the final tournament.
Saturday, 1 November 2014
Challenge League Promotion Play-offs Day One
Niigata University of Health and Welfare 1 - 0 Mashiki Renaissance Kumamoto
(Attendance: 70)
Niigata University of Health and Welfare:
Kotaka Eri, Tsunemasu Tomomi, Nagasawa Natsuki, Kikuchi Yuuka, Meguro Marina, Takahashi Mako, Sekine Ayumi, Yamazato Arisu, Matsumoto Sonoka, Takahashi Miyuki (capt), Fukasawa Miki
Subs: Abe Saori (Takahashi Mako, 56 mins), Higa Chinatsu (Yamazato Arisu, 72 mins), Nakamatsu Kanami (Higa Chinatsu, 82 mins)
Unused subs: Sato Chinami, Horikoshi Kaori
Scorers: Takahashi Miyuki (4 mins)
Mashiki Renaissance Kumamoto:
Ushijima Natsuki, Shimada Naoko, Mine Tomomi, Hamada Erina, Terasawa Nozomi, Nakamura Miki, Kameoka Natsumi (capt), Kurahara Honami, Kimura Eri, Uchida Momoko, Kondo Natsumi
Subs: Kouji Eri (Uchida Momoko, 72 mins)
Unused subs: Okumura Sayo, Kitagawa Minamo, Kiyokawa Misato, Moriwaki Satsuki
Booked: Nakamura Miki
Yamato Sylphid 5 - 0 Diosa Izumo FC
(Attendance: 127)
Yamato Sylphid:
Onodera Shiho, Nabeshima Reika, Shikata Nao, Toume Miyuki, Asai Kie, Yamamoto Rina, Tagawa Hazuki, Naito Yuka, Kobayashi Aki, Nishiyama Haruka, Ando Hikari
Subs: Onishi Rio (Yamamoto Rina, 58 mins), Shigaura Rena (Tagawa Hazuki, 68 mins), Otomo Akino (Kobayashi Aki, 76 mins), Kawai Akiko (Ando Hikari, 76 mins), Nakazawa Yui (Onodera Shiho, 84 mins)
Scorers: Tagawa Hazuki (23 mins), Kobayashi Aki (31, 43, 75 mins), Onishi Rio (78 mins)
Diosa Izumo FC:
Iino Miku, Ishikawa Yuka, Nishimura Natsuka, Katayose Chiemi, Kawachi Mami (capt), Miwa Tomoko, Kawabe Yumiko, Osawa Yuka, Ono Kaori, Omori Mayuna, Ito Akari
Subs: Matsumoto Rina (Kawabe Yumiko, 70 mins)
Unused subs: Wadamori Mai, Hino Makiko, Yamamoto Saaya, Miwa Haruko
Booked: Ito Akari
Tsukuba FC Ladies 3 - 0 Je Vrille Kagoshima
(Attendance: 70)
Tsukuba FC Ladies:
Kunika Shoko, Sugahara Haruka, Shibata Emi, Aoki Risa (capt), Fujii Shiho, Ina Chijiru, Nojiri Ayano, Mochida Haruka, Nakamura Fuyuki, Kamei Yumi, Kawasaki Shiori
Subs: Hirano Kiyomi (Ina Chijiru, 66 mins), Shibata Kanaho (Nakamura Fuyuki, 75 mins), Ito Yuuki (Kamei Yumi, 84 mins), Handa Tomomi (Mochida Haruka, 90 mins), Murakami Rumika (Kunika Shoko, 90+2 mins)
Scorers: Kamei Yumi (2, 65 mins), Shibata Kanaho (76 mins)
Booked: Nakamura Fuyuki
Je Vrille Kagoshima:
Nakagawa Yoshimi, Hirata Misato, Sakamoto Ayaka, Oh Yu Sun, Murai Kaori (capt), Yamada Kaori, Mok Sun Jung, Sannomiya Shiki, Mitsudome Kanami, Imanaka Yuri, Tanaka Megumi
Subs: Fukuishi Konan (Tanaka Megumi, 71 mins), Sasayama Wato (Mitsudome Kanami, 83 mins)
(Attendance: 70)
Niigata University of Health and Welfare:
Kotaka Eri, Tsunemasu Tomomi, Nagasawa Natsuki, Kikuchi Yuuka, Meguro Marina, Takahashi Mako, Sekine Ayumi, Yamazato Arisu, Matsumoto Sonoka, Takahashi Miyuki (capt), Fukasawa Miki
Subs: Abe Saori (Takahashi Mako, 56 mins), Higa Chinatsu (Yamazato Arisu, 72 mins), Nakamatsu Kanami (Higa Chinatsu, 82 mins)
Unused subs: Sato Chinami, Horikoshi Kaori
Scorers: Takahashi Miyuki (4 mins)
Mashiki Renaissance Kumamoto:
Ushijima Natsuki, Shimada Naoko, Mine Tomomi, Hamada Erina, Terasawa Nozomi, Nakamura Miki, Kameoka Natsumi (capt), Kurahara Honami, Kimura Eri, Uchida Momoko, Kondo Natsumi
Subs: Kouji Eri (Uchida Momoko, 72 mins)
Unused subs: Okumura Sayo, Kitagawa Minamo, Kiyokawa Misato, Moriwaki Satsuki
Booked: Nakamura Miki
Yamato Sylphid 5 - 0 Diosa Izumo FC
(Attendance: 127)
Yamato Sylphid:
Onodera Shiho, Nabeshima Reika, Shikata Nao, Toume Miyuki, Asai Kie, Yamamoto Rina, Tagawa Hazuki, Naito Yuka, Kobayashi Aki, Nishiyama Haruka, Ando Hikari
Subs: Onishi Rio (Yamamoto Rina, 58 mins), Shigaura Rena (Tagawa Hazuki, 68 mins), Otomo Akino (Kobayashi Aki, 76 mins), Kawai Akiko (Ando Hikari, 76 mins), Nakazawa Yui (Onodera Shiho, 84 mins)
Scorers: Tagawa Hazuki (23 mins), Kobayashi Aki (31, 43, 75 mins), Onishi Rio (78 mins)
Diosa Izumo FC:
Iino Miku, Ishikawa Yuka, Nishimura Natsuka, Katayose Chiemi, Kawachi Mami (capt), Miwa Tomoko, Kawabe Yumiko, Osawa Yuka, Ono Kaori, Omori Mayuna, Ito Akari
Subs: Matsumoto Rina (Kawabe Yumiko, 70 mins)
Unused subs: Wadamori Mai, Hino Makiko, Yamamoto Saaya, Miwa Haruko
Booked: Ito Akari
Tsukuba FC Ladies 3 - 0 Je Vrille Kagoshima
(Attendance: 70)
Tsukuba FC Ladies:
Kunika Shoko, Sugahara Haruka, Shibata Emi, Aoki Risa (capt), Fujii Shiho, Ina Chijiru, Nojiri Ayano, Mochida Haruka, Nakamura Fuyuki, Kamei Yumi, Kawasaki Shiori
Subs: Hirano Kiyomi (Ina Chijiru, 66 mins), Shibata Kanaho (Nakamura Fuyuki, 75 mins), Ito Yuuki (Kamei Yumi, 84 mins), Handa Tomomi (Mochida Haruka, 90 mins), Murakami Rumika (Kunika Shoko, 90+2 mins)
Scorers: Kamei Yumi (2, 65 mins), Shibata Kanaho (76 mins)
Booked: Nakamura Fuyuki
Je Vrille Kagoshima:
Nakagawa Yoshimi, Hirata Misato, Sakamoto Ayaka, Oh Yu Sun, Murai Kaori (capt), Yamada Kaori, Mok Sun Jung, Sannomiya Shiki, Mitsudome Kanami, Imanaka Yuri, Tanaka Megumi
Subs: Fukuishi Konan (Tanaka Megumi, 71 mins), Sasayama Wato (Mitsudome Kanami, 83 mins)
| Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | GF | GA | +/- | Points | ||
| 1 | Niigata UHW | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 2 | Yokohama FC Seagulls | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Mashiki Renaissance Kumamoto | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | GF | GA | +/- | Points | ||
| 1 | Yamato Sylphid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| 2 | NGU Nagoya FC Ladies | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Diosa Izumo FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | -5 | 0 |
| Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | GF | GA | +/- | Points | ||
| 1 | Tsukuba FC Ladies | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 | Norddea Hokkaido | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Je Vrille Kagoshima | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 0 |
Nadeshiko League Exciting Series Sixth Round
Upper Section
JEF United Ichihara Chiba Ladies 3 - 4 Okayama Yunogo Belle
(Attendance: 845)
A remarkable comeback by Okayama Yunogo Belle coupled with a loss for Urawa has given renewed hope to their faithful that they can win the Nadeshiko League for the first time this season. JEF United's chances have now all but evaporated.
Ikadai Risa scored the opening goal after twelve minutes, and with Sugasawa Yuika scoring her nineteenth of the season just before half-time, the home side seemed set for victory. This scenario became even more likely with the third for JEF United, an own goal seven minutes into the second half seemingly ending the game as a contest.
Belle's recovery began with thirty-one minutes remaining, a penalty kick scored by Miyama Aya reducing the arrears. Ten minutes later Arimachi Saori showing tremendous persistance after she fell in the penalty area to get back up and finish well past Yamane. With eight minutes remaining Belle were level, this time the goal coming from Takahashi Sachie, who joined the team just this season from JEF United. She headed home Miyama's free kick and Belle's hard work was rewarded with at least a point.
Belle were not content to hang on to take home just the one point and five minutes into additional time Arimachi scored her second of the game to leave her side just one point behind Urawa. From a wonderful through pass from Nakano Manami Arimachi kept her composure to round Yamane and win the game with the final kick of the game.
After the international break Belle visit Kobe on Monday, November 3rd to take on the champions again in a very short space of time; JEF United make the short journey to Urawa to face the leaders on the previous Saturday.
JEF United Ichihara Chiba Ladies:
Yamane Erina, Wakabayashi Minori, Sakuramoto Naoko (capt), Oya Madoka, Ueno Saki, Anzai Yuka, Setoguchi Kozue, Kawamura Mari, Fukasawa Risa, Ikadai Risa, Sugasawa Yuika
Subs: Kamogawa Miho (Ikadai Risa, 65 mins)
Unused subs: Nemoto Mio, Tsurumi Ayaka, Chino Shoko, Matsuura Nagisa, Hosaka Nodoka, Shimada Ayako
Scorers: Ikadai Risa (12 mins), Sugasawa Yuika (43 mins), Own Goal (52 mins)
Okayama Yunogo Belle:
Fukumoto Miho (capt), Kado Yuka, Kitaura Miho, Mizushima Kumi, Takahashi Sachie, Kuzuma Riyo, Nakano Manami, Miyama Aya, Asano Miki, Arimachi Saori, Matsuoka Miki
Subs: Fushiki Kaho (Kuzuma Riyo, HT)
Unused subs: Kawano Saki, Nakada Maiko, Tanaka Mayu
Scorers: Miyama Aya (59 mins), Arimachi Saori (69, 90+5 mins), Takahashi Sachie (82 mins)
Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies 1 - 2 Nippon TV Beleza
(Attendance: 2,852)
Beleza had been humbled by Urawa early in the Exciting Series by a three goal defeat, and could not possibly allow another repeat performance. Five points behind with five games to go, another loss would have put them eight behind and with little or no chance of a thirteenth title. Urawa were in a buoyant and confident mood having won their previous four consecutive games and a win would keep them four points ahead at the top of the table.
Kishikawa Natsuki gave Urawa the opening goal they craved after twenty minutes. A free kick was knocked in by Dozono Ayano, and with the Beleza defence uncomfortble, Kato Chika's attempt was deflected to Kishikawa who scored from close range to set up what looked like another Urawa triumph.
Beleza kept at it, refused to allow Urawa to get away from them and equalised on the hour mark, with Hara Natsuko scoring her very first goal of the season bringing them level. Hasegawa's cross from the left was met by Wada Naoko, but she stumbled and Hara was there to poke home unhindered.
With six minutes remaining Beleza found the winner to make it extremely tight at the top. Hara was the supplier this time, working a short corner with Momiki Yuka before beating two defenders to cross for Kinoshita Shiori to volley home - Kinoshita also scoring her first goal this season.
Beleza next host Niigata, who are yet to win a game this season and who looked lacklustre against INAC Kobe. Urawa look to get back on track at home to JEF United, the highest scoring team in the Exciting Series.
Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies:
Hirao Chika, Dozono Ayano, Norimatsu Ruka, Kohata Shiho, Wada Naoko, Shibata Hanae, Naomoto Hikaru, Kishikawa Natsuki, Kato Chika, Kira Chinatsu, Goto Michi (capt)
Subs: Usui Rie (Wada Naoko, 72 mins), Seike Kiko (Kira Chinatsu, 72 mins), Otaki Ami (Kato Chika, 80 mins)
Unused subs: Ikeda Sakiko, Sakamoto Riho, Nagano Fuka, Saito Akane
Scorers: Kishikawa Natsuki (20 mins)
Nippon TV Beleza:
Soyama Kanako, Shimizu Risa, Iwashimizu Azusa (capt), Kinoshita Shiori, Ariyoshi Saori, Sakaguchi Mizuho, Hara Natsuko, Sumida Rin, Momiki Yuka, Hasegawa Yui, Yamaguchi Mami
Subs: Kiryu Nanase (Yamaguchi Mami, 71 mins), Kobayashi Yayoi (Momiki Yuka, 90 mins)
Unused subs: Yamashita Ayaka, Doko Mayo, Kobayashi Miharu, Nakasato Yu, Tanaka Mina
Scorers: Hara Natsuko (60 mins), Kinoshita Shiori (84 mins)
Booked: Iwashimizu Azusa
INAC Kobe Leonessa 0 - 0 Albirex Niigata Ladies
(Attendance: 4,220)
INAC Kobe's caretaker manager Mori Ryota took charge of his first Nadeshiko League match against a team which INAC Kobe have done very well this year, winning all three previous meetings. Chelsea Stewart was still missing from the squad through injury, so INAC Kobe lined up with familiar names. Niigata brought McCarty back into their starting eleven, and with JFA Academy loanee Kojima Miku in defence as they looked for their first win of the Exciting Series.
Neither side looked particularly impressive in the first half, with only a few half-chances falling at either end. Indeed both sets of players gave the impression that they had little to play for.
Tiffany McCarty hit the post in the opening moments of the second half and Oishi Sayaka has a lofted shot tipped just over the bar. McCarty was clean through in the 53rd minute but shot unconvincingly shot straight at Kaihori. Moments later Oishi Sayaka was taken off injured and was replaced by Sayama Momoko. Niigata continued to look throughout the second half like they were the only team really interested in winning the game, and they went close on a number of occasions. Sawa hit the bar in additional time, but INAC Kobe were extremely disappointing in their lack of application.
Despite Urawa's loss, neither side is remotely in contention for the title and look as if they're happy to play the season out. Niigata next play away to Beleza with INAC Kobe at home to Belle.
INAC Kobe Leonessa:
Kaihori Ayumi, Kai Junko, Isokane Midori, Miyake Shiori, Watanabe Ayaka, Beverly Goebel-Yanez, Sawa Homare, Minamiyama Chiaki, Kawasumi Nahomi, Takase Megumi (capt), Masuya Rika
Subs: Nakada Ayu (Masuya Rika, 63 mins), Tanaka Yoko (Minamiyama Chiaki, 77 mins)
Unused subs: Takenaka Rei, Yamada Maho, Noguchi Ayaka, Ito Miki, Kyokawa Mai
Albirex Niigata Ladies:
Ichitani Tomoko, Kojima Miku, Kitahara Kana, Yamamoto Arina, Obara Yuria, Takahashi Haruka, Kamionobe Megumi (capt), Sakaguchi Moeno, Oishi Sayaka, Saeki Aya, Tiffany McCarty
Subs: Sayama Momoko (Oishi Sayaka, 57 mins), Yamada Shoko (Kojima Miku, 90+1 mins)
Unused subs: Koganemaru Sachie, Sekura Haruhi
Lower Section
Vegalta Sendai Ladies 3 - 2 AS Elfen Saitama
(Attendance: 2,209)
Another drizzly day in Sendai was livened up by an end-to-end encounter at the Yurtec Stadium which saw four goals in nine second-half minutes to set up an exciting finish.
Scoreless after the first half, the home side took the lead on the hour mark, Uetsuji Yumi scoring direct from a corner. Nakano Rino scored her second in two games within a few seconds of the restart, following good work by Azami down the right.
A few minutes later and Saitama were in the lead, Sugiyama Takako picking up a loose Vegalta ball to poke home, though Saitama too were to lose the lead in short time, Hamada Haruka striking a fine shot home from outside the area with another loose defensive pass playing its part.
Vegalta Sendai eventually won the game and finished top of the Lower Section with a goal late in additional time. A determined run down the left by Hamada resulted in her crossing low across the face of goal. Missing everyone, the ball found its way to Nohara who turned it back for Kakazu to score from close range.
Vegalta finish seventh, Saitama eighth. Both sides now have a long rest until their participation in the Empress' Cup.
Vegalta Sendai Ladies:
Brittany Cameron, Sakai Yuki, Yamamoto Risa, Osafune Kana, Sameshima Aya, Takara Ryoko, Kawamura Yuri, Uetsuji Yumi (capt), Kakazu Asuka, Hamada Haruka, Ono Hitomi
Subs: Inoue Ayaka (Ono Hitomi, 74 mins), Tahara Nozomi (Takara Ryoko, 85 mins)
Unused subs: Saita Yuki, Sasaki Mayu, Ideue Asako, Irie Miki, Kawashima Haruna
Scorers: Uetsuji Yumi (60 mins), Hamada Haruka (69 mins), Kakazu Asuka (90+2 mins)
AS Elfen Saitama:
Yamago Nozomi (capt), Akitaya Misato, Takahashi Yuko, Saito Natsumi, Takeyama Yuko, Nakano Rino, Ito Kanako, Uchida Saki, Azami Rie, Arakawa Eriko, Suzuki Kaoruko
Subs: Sugiyama Takako (Suzuki Kaoruko, 59 mins)
Unused subs: Funada Mayu, Takeda Arisa, Saito Yuri, Takahashi Kaho
Scorers: Nakano Rino (61 mins), Sugiyama Takako (67 mins)
Iga FC Kunoichi 2 - 0 FC Kibikokusaidaigaku Charme
(Attendance: 425)
For both sides this game was meaningless in terms of their final positions this year, with both looking towards more important games to come: play-offs to survive for Iga, the defence of the inter-collegiate title for Kibi.
Iga won with a goal in either half, Haji Madoka with her second in two games - the only goals she has scored this year - and Ogawa Shiho scored her fifth of the year, for her also the second in two games.
Kibi have a long rest now until the Empress' Cup games. Iga will find out soon whether they play Nittaidai or Nojima.
Iga FC Kunoichi:
Kuno Fubuki, Yamaguchi Ayako, Miyasako Tamami, Nasu Maiko (capt), Ohashi Mio, Matsunaga Tomoe, Sugita Ami, Haji Madoka, Tsutsumi Saki, Matsunaga Yoshie, Kristie Mewis
Subs: Ogawa Shiho (Haji Madoka, 69 mins), Noichi Aya (Yamaguchi Ayako, 73 mins), Kiyohara Marie (Tsutsumi Saki, 84 mins)
Unused subs: Sawada Norimi, Michikura Hiroko, Sakumoto Fumika, Sonomura Nana
Scorers: Haji Madoka (28 mins), Ogawa Shiho (71 mins)
FC Kibikokusaidaigaku Charme:
Isashi Kaede, Yoshitake Manami, Noma Fumika (capt), Mukai Satsuki, Eguchi Mika, Watanabe Kazumi, Komatsu Mina, Kanbara Misaki, Kurakazu Shiho, Nishikawa Asuka, Tachibana Rei
Subs: Hamamoto Marin (Tachibana Rei, 42 mins), Takano Saki (Watanabe Kazumi, HT), Tajima Mitsuyo (Kurakazu Shiho, 82 mins)
Unused subs: Morimoto Kiyo, Takahashi Chiho, Miyake Ayumi, Takatsuka Ayane
JEF United Ichihara Chiba Ladies 3 - 4 Okayama Yunogo Belle
(Attendance: 845)
A remarkable comeback by Okayama Yunogo Belle coupled with a loss for Urawa has given renewed hope to their faithful that they can win the Nadeshiko League for the first time this season. JEF United's chances have now all but evaporated.
Ikadai Risa scored the opening goal after twelve minutes, and with Sugasawa Yuika scoring her nineteenth of the season just before half-time, the home side seemed set for victory. This scenario became even more likely with the third for JEF United, an own goal seven minutes into the second half seemingly ending the game as a contest.
Belle's recovery began with thirty-one minutes remaining, a penalty kick scored by Miyama Aya reducing the arrears. Ten minutes later Arimachi Saori showing tremendous persistance after she fell in the penalty area to get back up and finish well past Yamane. With eight minutes remaining Belle were level, this time the goal coming from Takahashi Sachie, who joined the team just this season from JEF United. She headed home Miyama's free kick and Belle's hard work was rewarded with at least a point.
Belle were not content to hang on to take home just the one point and five minutes into additional time Arimachi scored her second of the game to leave her side just one point behind Urawa. From a wonderful through pass from Nakano Manami Arimachi kept her composure to round Yamane and win the game with the final kick of the game.
After the international break Belle visit Kobe on Monday, November 3rd to take on the champions again in a very short space of time; JEF United make the short journey to Urawa to face the leaders on the previous Saturday.
JEF United Ichihara Chiba Ladies:
Yamane Erina, Wakabayashi Minori, Sakuramoto Naoko (capt), Oya Madoka, Ueno Saki, Anzai Yuka, Setoguchi Kozue, Kawamura Mari, Fukasawa Risa, Ikadai Risa, Sugasawa Yuika
Subs: Kamogawa Miho (Ikadai Risa, 65 mins)
Unused subs: Nemoto Mio, Tsurumi Ayaka, Chino Shoko, Matsuura Nagisa, Hosaka Nodoka, Shimada Ayako
Scorers: Ikadai Risa (12 mins), Sugasawa Yuika (43 mins), Own Goal (52 mins)
Okayama Yunogo Belle:
Fukumoto Miho (capt), Kado Yuka, Kitaura Miho, Mizushima Kumi, Takahashi Sachie, Kuzuma Riyo, Nakano Manami, Miyama Aya, Asano Miki, Arimachi Saori, Matsuoka Miki
Subs: Fushiki Kaho (Kuzuma Riyo, HT)
Unused subs: Kawano Saki, Nakada Maiko, Tanaka Mayu
Scorers: Miyama Aya (59 mins), Arimachi Saori (69, 90+5 mins), Takahashi Sachie (82 mins)
Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies 1 - 2 Nippon TV Beleza
(Attendance: 2,852)
Beleza had been humbled by Urawa early in the Exciting Series by a three goal defeat, and could not possibly allow another repeat performance. Five points behind with five games to go, another loss would have put them eight behind and with little or no chance of a thirteenth title. Urawa were in a buoyant and confident mood having won their previous four consecutive games and a win would keep them four points ahead at the top of the table.
Kishikawa Natsuki gave Urawa the opening goal they craved after twenty minutes. A free kick was knocked in by Dozono Ayano, and with the Beleza defence uncomfortble, Kato Chika's attempt was deflected to Kishikawa who scored from close range to set up what looked like another Urawa triumph.
Beleza kept at it, refused to allow Urawa to get away from them and equalised on the hour mark, with Hara Natsuko scoring her very first goal of the season bringing them level. Hasegawa's cross from the left was met by Wada Naoko, but she stumbled and Hara was there to poke home unhindered.
With six minutes remaining Beleza found the winner to make it extremely tight at the top. Hara was the supplier this time, working a short corner with Momiki Yuka before beating two defenders to cross for Kinoshita Shiori to volley home - Kinoshita also scoring her first goal this season.
Beleza next host Niigata, who are yet to win a game this season and who looked lacklustre against INAC Kobe. Urawa look to get back on track at home to JEF United, the highest scoring team in the Exciting Series.
Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies:
Hirao Chika, Dozono Ayano, Norimatsu Ruka, Kohata Shiho, Wada Naoko, Shibata Hanae, Naomoto Hikaru, Kishikawa Natsuki, Kato Chika, Kira Chinatsu, Goto Michi (capt)
Subs: Usui Rie (Wada Naoko, 72 mins), Seike Kiko (Kira Chinatsu, 72 mins), Otaki Ami (Kato Chika, 80 mins)
Unused subs: Ikeda Sakiko, Sakamoto Riho, Nagano Fuka, Saito Akane
Scorers: Kishikawa Natsuki (20 mins)
Nippon TV Beleza:
Soyama Kanako, Shimizu Risa, Iwashimizu Azusa (capt), Kinoshita Shiori, Ariyoshi Saori, Sakaguchi Mizuho, Hara Natsuko, Sumida Rin, Momiki Yuka, Hasegawa Yui, Yamaguchi Mami
Subs: Kiryu Nanase (Yamaguchi Mami, 71 mins), Kobayashi Yayoi (Momiki Yuka, 90 mins)
Unused subs: Yamashita Ayaka, Doko Mayo, Kobayashi Miharu, Nakasato Yu, Tanaka Mina
Scorers: Hara Natsuko (60 mins), Kinoshita Shiori (84 mins)
Booked: Iwashimizu Azusa
INAC Kobe Leonessa 0 - 0 Albirex Niigata Ladies
(Attendance: 4,220)
INAC Kobe's caretaker manager Mori Ryota took charge of his first Nadeshiko League match against a team which INAC Kobe have done very well this year, winning all three previous meetings. Chelsea Stewart was still missing from the squad through injury, so INAC Kobe lined up with familiar names. Niigata brought McCarty back into their starting eleven, and with JFA Academy loanee Kojima Miku in defence as they looked for their first win of the Exciting Series.
Neither side looked particularly impressive in the first half, with only a few half-chances falling at either end. Indeed both sets of players gave the impression that they had little to play for.
Tiffany McCarty hit the post in the opening moments of the second half and Oishi Sayaka has a lofted shot tipped just over the bar. McCarty was clean through in the 53rd minute but shot unconvincingly shot straight at Kaihori. Moments later Oishi Sayaka was taken off injured and was replaced by Sayama Momoko. Niigata continued to look throughout the second half like they were the only team really interested in winning the game, and they went close on a number of occasions. Sawa hit the bar in additional time, but INAC Kobe were extremely disappointing in their lack of application.
Despite Urawa's loss, neither side is remotely in contention for the title and look as if they're happy to play the season out. Niigata next play away to Beleza with INAC Kobe at home to Belle.
INAC Kobe Leonessa:
Kaihori Ayumi, Kai Junko, Isokane Midori, Miyake Shiori, Watanabe Ayaka, Beverly Goebel-Yanez, Sawa Homare, Minamiyama Chiaki, Kawasumi Nahomi, Takase Megumi (capt), Masuya Rika
Subs: Nakada Ayu (Masuya Rika, 63 mins), Tanaka Yoko (Minamiyama Chiaki, 77 mins)
Unused subs: Takenaka Rei, Yamada Maho, Noguchi Ayaka, Ito Miki, Kyokawa Mai
Albirex Niigata Ladies:
Ichitani Tomoko, Kojima Miku, Kitahara Kana, Yamamoto Arina, Obara Yuria, Takahashi Haruka, Kamionobe Megumi (capt), Sakaguchi Moeno, Oishi Sayaka, Saeki Aya, Tiffany McCarty
Subs: Sayama Momoko (Oishi Sayaka, 57 mins), Yamada Shoko (Kojima Miku, 90+1 mins)
Unused subs: Koganemaru Sachie, Sekura Haruhi
Lower Section
Vegalta Sendai Ladies 3 - 2 AS Elfen Saitama
(Attendance: 2,209)
Another drizzly day in Sendai was livened up by an end-to-end encounter at the Yurtec Stadium which saw four goals in nine second-half minutes to set up an exciting finish.
Scoreless after the first half, the home side took the lead on the hour mark, Uetsuji Yumi scoring direct from a corner. Nakano Rino scored her second in two games within a few seconds of the restart, following good work by Azami down the right.
A few minutes later and Saitama were in the lead, Sugiyama Takako picking up a loose Vegalta ball to poke home, though Saitama too were to lose the lead in short time, Hamada Haruka striking a fine shot home from outside the area with another loose defensive pass playing its part.
Vegalta Sendai eventually won the game and finished top of the Lower Section with a goal late in additional time. A determined run down the left by Hamada resulted in her crossing low across the face of goal. Missing everyone, the ball found its way to Nohara who turned it back for Kakazu to score from close range.
Vegalta finish seventh, Saitama eighth. Both sides now have a long rest until their participation in the Empress' Cup.
Vegalta Sendai Ladies:
Brittany Cameron, Sakai Yuki, Yamamoto Risa, Osafune Kana, Sameshima Aya, Takara Ryoko, Kawamura Yuri, Uetsuji Yumi (capt), Kakazu Asuka, Hamada Haruka, Ono Hitomi
Subs: Inoue Ayaka (Ono Hitomi, 74 mins), Tahara Nozomi (Takara Ryoko, 85 mins)
Unused subs: Saita Yuki, Sasaki Mayu, Ideue Asako, Irie Miki, Kawashima Haruna
Scorers: Uetsuji Yumi (60 mins), Hamada Haruka (69 mins), Kakazu Asuka (90+2 mins)
AS Elfen Saitama:
Yamago Nozomi (capt), Akitaya Misato, Takahashi Yuko, Saito Natsumi, Takeyama Yuko, Nakano Rino, Ito Kanako, Uchida Saki, Azami Rie, Arakawa Eriko, Suzuki Kaoruko
Subs: Sugiyama Takako (Suzuki Kaoruko, 59 mins)
Unused subs: Funada Mayu, Takeda Arisa, Saito Yuri, Takahashi Kaho
Scorers: Nakano Rino (61 mins), Sugiyama Takako (67 mins)
Iga FC Kunoichi 2 - 0 FC Kibikokusaidaigaku Charme
(Attendance: 425)
For both sides this game was meaningless in terms of their final positions this year, with both looking towards more important games to come: play-offs to survive for Iga, the defence of the inter-collegiate title for Kibi.
Iga won with a goal in either half, Haji Madoka with her second in two games - the only goals she has scored this year - and Ogawa Shiho scored her fifth of the year, for her also the second in two games.
Kibi have a long rest now until the Empress' Cup games. Iga will find out soon whether they play Nittaidai or Nojima.
Iga FC Kunoichi:
Kuno Fubuki, Yamaguchi Ayako, Miyasako Tamami, Nasu Maiko (capt), Ohashi Mio, Matsunaga Tomoe, Sugita Ami, Haji Madoka, Tsutsumi Saki, Matsunaga Yoshie, Kristie Mewis
Subs: Ogawa Shiho (Haji Madoka, 69 mins), Noichi Aya (Yamaguchi Ayako, 73 mins), Kiyohara Marie (Tsutsumi Saki, 84 mins)
Unused subs: Sawada Norimi, Michikura Hiroko, Sakumoto Fumika, Sonomura Nana
Scorers: Haji Madoka (28 mins), Ogawa Shiho (71 mins)
FC Kibikokusaidaigaku Charme:
Isashi Kaede, Yoshitake Manami, Noma Fumika (capt), Mukai Satsuki, Eguchi Mika, Watanabe Kazumi, Komatsu Mina, Kanbara Misaki, Kurakazu Shiho, Nishikawa Asuka, Tachibana Rei
Subs: Hamamoto Marin (Tachibana Rei, 42 mins), Takano Saki (Watanabe Kazumi, HT), Tajima Mitsuyo (Kurakazu Shiho, 82 mins)
Unused subs: Morimoto Kiyo, Takahashi Chiho, Miyake Ayumi, Takatsuka Ayane
Liga Student Results and Standings (November 1st)
Tohoku League Group A
| Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | GF | GA | +/- | Points | ||
| 1 | Tokiwagi Gakuen High School | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 26 | 12 |
| 2 | Sendai Ikuei Gakuen High School | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 28 | 3 | 25 | 9 |
| 3 | Meioh High School | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20 | 21 | -1 | 4 |
| 4 | Yamagata University | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 14 | -5 | 4 |
| 5 | Haguro High School | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 45 | -45 | 0 |
Tohoku League Group B
| Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | GF | GA | +/- | Points | ||
| 1 | Meisei High School | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 2 | 24 | 12 |
| 2 | Seiwa Gakuen High School | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 7 |
| 3 | Tohoku High School | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 7 |
| 4 | Mizusawa High School | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 23 | -20 | 3 |
| 5 | Tsuruoka Higashi High School | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 16 | -14 | 0 |
November 1st:
Seiwa Gakuen High School 2 - 2 Tohoku High School
Tohoku League Group C
| Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | GF | GA | +/- | Points | ||
| 1 | Sendai University | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 43 | 2 | 41 | 12 |
| 2 | Tomioka High School | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 7 |
| 3 | Kitakami High School | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 11 | -4 | 5 |
| 4 | Yamagata Johoku High School | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 16 | -12 | 4 |
| 5 | Yamagata Nishi High School | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 30 | -29 | 0 |
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)